A soldiers story. by Larry Lewis




My parents have done many things right - but I am truly grateful for the way they have supported me and my siblings through all of our different adventures.

I am sure my mother panicked when I informed them that I was dropping out of Ozark Christian College to join the US Army.  But she never freaked out.

When I came home for Christmas - Dad and I went out for Pizza and I said I wanted to be a soldier.  He was proud of me.  I was probably stupid for not waiting until the semester ended - but they never made me feel that way.

Once I deployed to Germany - mom and dad were so faithful in phone calls, care packages and letters to let me know I was loved.

I see that with my sister and brother as well - no matter where we are - mom and dad are thinking about us and praying for us.

In spite of the normal faults that parents struggle with - my mom and dad have always been a willing ear and supportive heart.  We have had many disagreements - but I never ONCE felt that could never come home to warm bed or a hot meal.  Even to this day - I know that my wife and kids are always welcome at my parents home.

I am convinced that this is because of their Faith - my parents are godly parents - who consider pleasing God to be the number one priority in life - that example is what keeps me pressing on.

Larry Lewis

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This blog is a compilation of stories of men and women who can recall a specific incident when their parent did something so right that it made an impact on them that they will never forget. By sharing these uplifting true stories, it is my desire to honor God for the work he did through them, to recognize those parents as instruments of God, and to inspire parent all over that sometimes, even the smallest “right” thing can make the biggest ‘’’right “ impact.